en BMW K1200RS

BMW K1200RS
Manufacturer	BMW Motorrad
Production	1997–2005
Assembly	Germany
Predecessor	K1100RS
Class	Sport touring
Engine	1,171 cc (71.5 cu in) liquid-cooled longitudinally/horizontally mounted inline 4-cylinder DOHC
Bore / stroke	70.5 mm × 75 mm (2.78 in × 2.95 in)
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Power	130 hp (97 kW) @ 8,750 rpm
Torque	117 N⋅m (86 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, enclosed driveshaft
Frame type	Die cast aluminum
Brakes	Front and rear disc
Wheelbase	1,550 mm (61 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,250 mm (89 in); W: 850 mm (33 in) with panniers; H: 1,200 mm (47 in);
Seat height	770–800 mm (30–31 in)
Weight	266 kg (586 lb) (dry); 285 kg (628 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	20.5 L (4.5 imp gal; 5.4 US gal)
Fuel consumption	4.9 L/100 km; 58 mpg‑imp (48 mpg‑US)
Related	K1200R, K1200S

The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The K1200RS is the last evolution of the BMW four-cylinder longitudinal engine, often referred to as the flying brick. From 1996 to 2004 37,992 units were built at the BMW plant in Spandau Germany.

Model development

Until 2000, the factory code was K589. For model year 2001, the K1200RS was revised with a new model code, K547; that year, the front headlight panel was modified, foot peg position was lowered, handlebars raised slightly, and previously optional ABS was made standard.

In 2003, a 'GT' version of the K1200RS was introduced, featuring a slightly more upright seating position, adjustable footpegs, an electrically adjustable and somewhat larger windscreen and handguards - as well as colour-coded hard panniers as standard. The K1200GT was produced until 2005, after which it was replaced with a completely revised version with a transversely-mounted inline-four engine for 2006.

References

External links

Official website

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